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201288 minPGdocumentary

Human Trafficking Refugee Crisis

Weiterleben

201288 minPGdocumentary

Four individuals from Tibet, Congo, Chile, and Turkey, now living in Switzerland, endured severe torture for their fight for human rights.

Human Trafficking Refugee Crisis

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Four individuals from Tibet, Congo, Chile, and Turkey, now living in Switzerland, endured severe torture for their fight for human rights.

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Hans Haldimanndirector

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Two men and two women from Tibet, Congo, Chile, and Turkey share their stories of struggle and survival in Switzerland. Each faced severe torture in their home countries due to their efforts for human rights and justice. Despite their painful pasts, they maintain hope for a better future. The film, released in 2012, runs for 88 minutes and focuses on their experiences and beliefs as they adapt to life in a new country.

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